Parts for your 2009 Nissan Serena-Cv joint

2009 Nissan Serena CV Joint: What It Does and How to Look After It

Based on technical information from the Nissan Factory Service Manual for the C25 Serena (2005–2010, Front Axle/Drive Shaft sections) and the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue for 2009 models, the 2009 Nissan Serena is fitted with constant velocity (CV) joints. Front-wheel-drive variants use inner (tripod-type) and outer (Rzeppa-type) CV joints on each front drive shaft, while 4WD models add CV-jointed half-shafts at the rear as well. So, yes—CV joints are relevant to this vehicle.

On a 2009 Serena, the CV joints let engine power flow smoothly to the wheels while the suspension moves and the wheels steer, keeping things quiet and vibration-free. The outer joint handles steering angles and the inner joint manages in-and-out movement of the shaft. When the joints are healthy and the grease is contained by intact rubber boots, the van feels refined and drama-free, even on tight turns or over rough roads.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to inspect the CV boots and surrounding area every 10,000–15,000 km or at each service interval. The boots should be free of cracks, splits or grease mist. Any sling of grease around the inner guard or lower control arm is a red flag. Catching a split boot early often means a simple boot-and-grease refresh rather than a full joint or shaft replacement.

• Signs a CV joint needs attention on a Serena:
  • Clicking or popping on full lock turns (usually outer joint).
  • Shudder or vibration on take-off or under load (often inner joint or shaft imbalance).
  • Grease flung around the wheel arch or a visibly torn boot.

When replacement’s on the cards, many owners opt for a complete drive shaft assembly for reliability and time savings, though boot kits and individual joints are available for the C25 platform. Use quality grease, new clamps, and a new hub/axle nut, and have the nut torqued to manufacturer specification and staked correctly. After any driveline work, a quick check for ABS wire routing, leaks, and a road test on varied speeds is worth it. For 4WD Serenas, inspect rear CV boots the same way.

Done right, Serena CV joints are quiet achievers—keep the boots intact and the grease clean, and they’ll go the distance across plenty of Kiwi and Aussie kilometres.

Popular questions

What’s the most common CV joint failure on a 2009 Nissan Serena?

The outer CV joint is the usual suspect, often signalled by clicking on tight turns. That tends to start after a boot crack lets grease escape and dirt get in. Catching a split boot early can save the joint, leave it too long and a full joint or shaft swap is typically needed.

Can just the boot be replaced, or does the whole driveshaft need changing?

If the joint isn’t noisy or rough and there’s no rust or pitting, a new boot and fresh grease is fine. If there’s clicking, play, blueing, or contaminated grease, replacing the joint—or the entire shaft for convenience and warranty—is the better call.

How often should Serena CV boots be checked?

Have them inspected at each service or roughly every 10,000–15,000 km. It’s a quick visual check that can prevent bigger bills by sorting a boot kit before the joint wears out.